The mission of the Health & Counseling Services is to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining their health, while fostering individual responsibility and decision – concerning one’s health care. This goal can be met by helping students obtain the skills needed to remain healthy throughout life. The clinic incorporates health promotion, disease prevention activities, outpatient medical and psychological care for common/minor illnesses, injuries, and life stresses.

The Health and Counseling Services offers a positive approach to the student’s individual lifestyles through the development of physical, emotional, intellectual wellbeing. Mind and body, wellness through positive care is our commitment to the Hollins Community

Health & Counseling Services, in cooperation with other University and Community resources, embraces a comprehensive approach involving health education, health maintenance, acute care, appropriate care of chronic illnesses, and referral assistance in order to achieve its mission. The result will be students who understand how to make informed decisions about their health and thus be able to be self-directed towards optimal wellness.

The foundation of this mission is the staff, whose concern and understanding for students is measured by its competence and dedication to student’s health education.